A client asked me the other day why do I think it takes some
people so long to get results while other people seem to have faster
results.

I think this is such an outstanding question.

It’s all about habits.Some people will come
in each week and do hours of cardio, but then leave the gym and pay
little to no attention to what they eat. Likewise others will come in and do
all sorts of rehab exercises and then go and sit in their office chair
with their legs crossed for 3-4 hours a day and wonder why their knee or
hip is still bothering them.

It’s all about HABITS.To me the
whole idea of working out, exercising and training, is so that it makes
what we do in our day to day life easier and more enjoyable. If you
spend 3-4 hours a week exercising, but spend 20-30 hours a week sitting
improperly or not paying attention to what you eat, you’ve dismantled
all the hard work you’ve done at the gym.

See, working out, training and exercising is like fluoride for the body.It
fortifies the body so it doesn’t break down while you’re going through
your daily routine. Eating properly does much the same thing. It
fortifies and encourages your body to burn fat, digest and eliminate
properly and repair damaged tissues.

The curious thing is many people treat fitness like we do our car
repair. We think if we just show up and do some exercise, that’s the end
of the responsibility. Unfortunately you can’t just drop off your body
and pick up a new one, without aches and pains, and with the perfect shape
you want.You have to be aware of your habits outside the gym as well.

Simply put, health, fitness and wellness is a lifestyle.It is something that should be made part of your everyday living if you are going to get results and reach your goals.

Here are some HABITS to assist you in reaching your goals.

1.) Focus on the task at hand.If you’re training, train, don’t make it a social outlet. Get what you came to get done, done.

2.)Plan
your meals in advance. Make food choices that assist you in reaching
your goals. You deserve to see the results of all your hard work, and it
will help you stay motivated.

3.)Get
body work/massage done regularly. Whether it’s going to a massage
therapist or using a roller or tube for self massage, take care of your
body. It’s as important as changing the oil in your car.

4.)Be
aware of your posture. How you sit in your chair, how you walk, how you
stand. You spend WAY more hours doing each of these things than you do
training – Fortify!

5.)Get
your rest. At the pace most of us are working, none of us can afford to
miss any sleep. It’s a necessary part of recuperation both mentally and
physically.

Your habits, like it or not, decide your success in anything you do in life.Don’t
just go through the motions. You’re putting in the hard work, why not
see the results? Whether it’s physical pain, a few extra pounds you want
to get rid of, or a financial goal you have set for yourself, your
habits will dictate your success.

At the risk of sounding a bit too cliche, changing your habits can seriously change your life.

Remember the 80/20 Rule -- 80% of your results are based on 20% of your actions!